Saturday, Nov. 12
Burnaby Community Services presents Burnaby Beer Fest, at Spacekraft, 201-4501 Kingsway. General admission is $35 and $55 for VIP. There are three tasting sessions, between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., between 5 and 7 p.m. and between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. For information and tickets, visit bbybeerfest.eventbrite.ca.
Burnaby Potters’ Guild winter show and sale, Nov. 12 and 13 at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 S. Howard Ave. An event where you find a collection of beautiful pottery handmade by local Burnaby artisans. An opportunity to pick up a few early Christmas presents. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Free admission and parking.
Sunday, Nov. 13
Nature walk along Brunette River. Join Kelly Sekhon for a nature walk along Central Valley Greenway in Burnaby and New Westminster. We will look for birds, fungi and spawning salmon. On this trip last year we saw an American Dipper. Meet at 9 a.m. outside the Sperling SkyTrain station on the Millennium Line. If you have to drive, then find a parking spot at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex and meet the group in front of Bill Copeland Sports Centre (3676 Kensington Ave.) at around 9:20 a.m. Bring a lunch, hot drink and transit fare.
Monday, Nov. 14
If you live in a strata, you may have questions about legal issues. This presentation will cover rights and obligations of a strata owner, dispute resolution techniques, rentals, suing the strata and information on the new Civil Resolution Tribunal. Speaker Vivienne Stewart is a lawyer and the founder of Railtown Law Corporation. Space is limited and registration is required. Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave, between 7 and 8 p.m. Info: 604-436-5400, bpl.bc.ca/events. Register online or by phone for workshops.
New Westminster Puffers Club meets 12.30 to 2 p.m. in the New Westminster Public Library auditorium, 716 Sixth Ave., New Westminster. Lower Mainland residents with, or having friends with, COPD, sleep apnea, asthma or breathing problems are welcome to attend. Guest speaker is Craig Longstaff from the Honour House Society.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Join the Voices of Burnaby Seniors for a presentation from the Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre, 10 a.m. to noon. Topics include how to protect yourself, your rights and responsibilities, security deposits, illegal entry and repairs and evictions. Tommy Douglas library branch, at 7311 Kingsway, in the program room. For more information, call 604-292-3904.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Aki (autumn) Japanese-themed community dinner, hosted by Burnaby Neighbourhood House at the Brentwood Alliance Church, 1410 Delta Ave. Event on from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for children; kids under three get in for free. Purchase tickets at 4463 Hastings St.Thursday, Nov. 17
Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. on the second floor at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, weight and height checks, massage, therapeutic touch, etc. Foot care will be available by appointment. Info at 604-297-4901.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Giant flea market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maywood Community School, 4567 Imperial St. (near Metrotown). Lots of bargains. Admission is $0.50. There’s door prizes and a concession.
West Burnaby United Church, at 6050 Sussex Ave., is hosting a clearing/closing-out sale, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items include chairs, tables, dishes, electronics, books, tapes and other assorted items. All items are priced to clear.
Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., is holding its annual Mistletoe Market from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, crafts, baked goods and a silent auction. Lunch will be available, $6 for adults and $3 for children over six years old.
Monday, Nov. 21
Bonsor Health Alert program, 9 to 10:45 a.m. on the second floor at Bonsor 55+, 6533 Nelson Ave. Drop-in blood pressure, weight and height checks, massage, therapeutic touch, etc. A presentation will be done at 10:10 a.m. on the physiology of nutrition. Info at 604-297-4956.
Thursday, Nov. 24
The Burnaby Division of Family Practice will be making a presentation on healthy relationships. Dr. Davidicus Wong will be talking about how healthy relationships are essential to happiness and well-being, the qualities of a healthy relationship and recognizing and managing problems. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Register by phone at 604-522-3971, in person or online at bpl.bc.ca/events/healthy-relationships.
Edmonds Health Watch program, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. on the second floor at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St. Drop-in blood pressure, weight and height checks, massage, therapeutic touch, etc. A speaker will do a presentation and demonstration at 10:20 a.m. on the health benefits of Nordic pole walking. Info at 604-297-4901.
Workshop: Factors to consider when choosing a career, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Bob Prittie Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Free event presented in partnership with Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia. To register, call 604-436-5400 or register online. Free, but space is limited. Register online at www.bpl.ca/events, by calling 604-436-5400 or in person at the library. For more information, contact Sabine Schreiber at ISS of B.C. at 604-395-8000, extension 1276 or by email at [email protected].
Friday, Nov. 25
Meeting for Municipal Pension Retirees’ Association, from 10 a.m. to noon at the B.C. Government Employees’ Union headquarters, 4911 Canada Way. Special speaker Eve Silverman from Cosco will be talking and answering questions about memory and aging. Refreshments will be provided, but please bring your own cup.
Saturday, Nov. 26
Girl Guides of Canada, Holly Tea and Fair, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the South Burnaby United Church Hall, 7551 Gray Ave. Donations for the Food Bank will be collected at the door.
Tea will be served and there will be a silent auction, home baking and craft sales, a garage sale and kids’ games.
Edmonds Festival of Lights, at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St., from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. This free annual community festival happens rain or shine and is great fun for people of all ages. There will be live entertainment, snacks, crafts and family activities, including a visit with Santa. Indoor and outdoor activities start at 2 p.m., and at 5:15 p.m., one lucky child will help the mayor light the big tree behind the centre. Info: Kelly Ebbers, 604-297-4831 or [email protected].
Sunday, Nov. 27
Burnaby Gogos host Swags and Bags, their annual craft fair, at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., off Canada Way. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Elizabeth at 604-291-7790 or visit www.greatervangogos.org.
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